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1935

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2015

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Austin, Texas

Jane Dojutrek Obituary

Dojutrek, Jane C. (Nee Ziemek), passed away from a very rare form of skin cancer on November 26, 2015. Jane was born November 14, 1935, in Chicago, IL. She was married to her late husband, Edward Dojutrek from July 3, 1954, until his passing on June 7, 2007. Jane attended Immaculate Conception Grammar School in Chicago and Maine East High School in Park Ridge, IL. While living in Chicago, Jane worked as a secretary for Givaudan Corporation, was founder and first president of the Illinois Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. and served as co-president for the Independence Park Special Olympic Parent Group. Jane and Ed co-owned and operated Relics of Olde and Stained Glass Creations of Buffalo Grove, IL until they moved to Austin, TX in April, 1995. After moving to Austin, Jane remained actively involved in Special Olympics as a parent and Coach at Dream of Hopes Ranch, Inc. where she served as secretary/treasurer from 2000 until her passing. Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Valeria and Walter Ziemek; and brothers, Tom and David Ziemek. She is survived by her twin daughters, Linda Dojutrek and Laura (Dojutrek) Stock; and son-in-law, Joseph Stock; grandchildren, Joey, 24 years, Michelle, 23 years, and Tommy, 21 years. Visitation will be Friday, December 4, 2015, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail (So. Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX (512) 443-1366. Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Harrell Funeral Home. Visitation from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.; memorial at 10:00 a.m.; funeral procession and burial in Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive, Austin (512) 453-2320 followed by lunch at Dream of Hopes Ranch, 16250 Oak Grove Road, Buda, TX 78610. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane's memory may be made to Dream of Hopes Ranch, PO Box 26836, Austin, TX 78755. Guest book and obituary available online at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2015.

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Dottie Starin

December 7, 2015

What a wonderful sweet lady the world has lost. Jane was a very caring and loving person. I will miss her. Condolences to her family.

Dan Swanson

December 5, 2015

Thinking of you all. You have been in my prayers.

Kate Cawley

December 1, 2015

I know that ya'll lost more than Miss Jane...you lost a mother, grandmother, friend and a leader. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.
The Cawley Family

December 1, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the

Bible verse at Job 33:25 bring the

Family comfort, when soon our loved

ones will be restored to a youthful

vigor.

Clark Family

December 1, 2015

My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you peace during this difficult time.

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Harrell Funeral Home of Austin

4435 Frontier Trail (at South Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX 78745

Dec

5

Memorial Gathering

Dream of Hopes Ranch

16250 Oak Grove Road, Buda, TX

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5

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Harrell Funeral Home of Austin

4435 Frontier Trail (at South Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX 78745

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5

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

Harrell Funeral Home of Austin

4435 Frontier Trail (at South Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX 78745

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Burial

Austin Memorial Park

2800 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX

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4435 Frontier Trail (at South Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX 78745

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